De Blasio to endorse Bernie Sanders. The New York City mayor’s move is also about advancing his own political interests.

Politico ^ | February 14, 2020 | Sally Goldenberg

[karpov]

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will endorse Bernie Sanders for president — a move intended to advance his own elusive quest for national relevance while underscoring his background as a left-leaning, establishment-wary Democrat, according to people familiar with the mayor's plans.

Though he styles himself a political risk-taker, the mayor is only taking the plunge after Sanders emerged victorious from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, rather than when the Vermont senator’s chances seemed more tenuous last year.

In backing Sanders, de Blasio is embracing the left wing of the party in its battle with moderates like Pete Buttigieg and Mike Bloomberg, whose outsized campaign spending has vaulted him to the top tier in the crowded primary field.

De Blasio, whose steady support among black Democrats has weathered his many political storms, stands to be an effective surrogate for Sanders as he jockeys for an increasing share of Joe Biden’s diverse supporters. The mayor’s agenda of combating inequality — most closely aligned with his implementation of universal pre-kindergarten — his biracial family, his ties to prominent labor unions and the bully pulpit that comes with his day job make him a useful validator for Sanders.

He will begin his tour of duty in Nevada on Sunday, and plans to travel throughout the country for the campaign, according to people familiar with his plans.

And as the mayor of the nation’s largest city, de Blasio is one of the highest-ranking politicians to embrace Sanders’ unapologetically liberal White House bid.

But his greatest asset also stands to be a vulnerability on the trail.

De Blasio can speak to Bloomberg’s liabilities better than most, having inherited New York City from him after running against his record of race-based policing and perceived indifference to income inequality.

[libertylover]

Doesn’t surprise me. I saw a news clip about a year ago where D ‘Blasio said that if he had his way he’d control 100% of the housing in New York. No exceptions.

BTW, D’ Blasio’s wife is a FORMER lesbian while all the while liberals claim that sexual preference can’t be corrected. (And sexual preference is the right term, NOT sexual orientation.)

[Paladin2]

The CPUSA was held a meeting in NYC?

[Paladin2]

The CPUSA held a meeting in NYC?

[Long Jon No Silver]

A Sandinista butt kisser now places his lips on Sandernista’s butt. How suprising /s

[Candor7]

No like the Jewish Bolsheviks: Sanders, De Blasio, Schiff, Nadler, Vindman brothers, Sondland, Goldstein, Feinstein, Schumer,Soros...the list is extensive.They all support the tradition of Bolshevism, were purged from Russia, a society they ruined, immigrated here in the early 1900s, and now they work to destroy America and the Constitution.

Notice they are completely the opposite of good people like the Kushners who are genuine traditionalists in their culture and politics,and who represent an enlightened tradition, unlike the Bolsheviks of present dirty name, and the propagandist Bolshevik led media.They wail to know end these days, because the President tales them to the cleaners by directly communicating truth to the People, via TWEETS etc.

I will celebrate the day when we defeat these Bolsheviks..

We must defeat them utterly and completely.